Unit Planning Steps

To frame the lesson for yourself:

Begin with the end in mind
- Review the Unit Test
- Review the released test items from Lead4ward
- Review the Performance Assessments in the IFD
Know Your Standards and the Purpose of the unit
- Read the IFD
- Read about the standards in the Enhanced TEKS Clarification Document
- Keep in mind the Big Idea(s) and readiness standards you are addressing in the unit
Know what your kids need to be successful
- Make a list of models/representations to use as you teach (Enhanced TEKS Clarification Doc)
- Make a list of vocabulary to teach using Marzano’s six step process
- Make decisions about activities, talking structures, and games that you will incorporate to shape and sharpen student understanding of vocabulary

To frame the lesson for your students:

Write the student friendly objectives: the Unit Understandings on the IFD are a great starting place!
Create anchor charts using the unit concepts, big ideas, or difficult concepts that students may need support to learn
Review the misconceptions and possible gaps (Implementation TAG Tool) then make a plan for addressing these
Locate resources to use in your lesson
Post and teach important vocabulary
Incorporate writing activities using your word wall
Reference and use the models and examples from the Enhanced TEKS Clarification Document
Make a plan for the final summary, culminating questions, and/or activity to use at the end of the period